“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
This week’s message, “Get Lit, Light It Up,” was a reminder that the life of a believer is not meant to blend into the darkness but to shine brightly with the light of Christ. In a culture that often celebrates shadows and confusion, God has called His people to radiate His truth, His love, and His hope everywhere we go.
1. The Source of the Light
We began with the truth that we are not the source of the light—Jesus is. John 8:12 declares, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” When we come into relationship with Him, His light begins to shine in us and through us.
Our role is not to manufacture light, but to reflect it. Just as the moon reflects the sun, we are called to reflect the Son.
2. Getting Lit: Receiving the Flame
Before we can shine, we must first be lit by the fire of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2 describes the moment when tongues of fire rested on the believers in the upper room, filling them with boldness and power.
To “get lit” is to be filled with His presence—through prayer, worship, and surrender. Without that daily filling, we risk letting our flame flicker. With it, we become vessels carrying the fire of God into every dark place we encounter.
3. Lighting It Up: Shining in a Dark World
Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
This means that our light isn’t for show—it’s for impact. Every word of kindness, every act of love, every stand for truth becomes a spark that points others to Christ.
Lighting it up looks like:
Choosing grace when the world expects anger.
Offering hope when people are overwhelmed by despair.
Walking in integrity when compromise is easier.
Boldly sharing the Gospel when silence would be more comfortable.
4. Don’t Hide the Light
One of the greatest temptations we face is to hide our light—to keep quiet about our faith, to stay comfortable instead of being bold. But Jesus said, “Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house” (Matthew 5:15).
The world doesn’t need dimmed-down Christians. It needs Spirit-filled believers who will let the fire of God shine unhindered.
Closing Thoughts: Carry the Flame
The call from this week’s message is simple but powerful:
Get lit by spending time in God’s presence.
Light it up by living boldly in your faith.
Shine in such a way that others are drawn, not to you, but to Christ.
You may not realize it, but someone in your family, your workplace, or your community is looking for a light. Don’t hide it—shine it. Get lit, light it up, and watch how God uses you to transform the darkness around you.
With His light,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Christian Center
"Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ"
